California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo 93407

Employees urged to try 'Transit Week' Faculty and staff members are en­

couraged to take the bus to work, shop or play during California's "Try Transit" week from Sunday through Saturday, May 14-20. • SLO Transit bus: Employees and students with current Cal Poly J.D. can ride the SLO Transit bus for free. The buses are handicapped-accessible and can transport bicycles. Service is provided to campus, downtown and Madonna shopping plaza. • Central Coast Area Transit (CCAT): Commuters from Paso Robles to Santa Maria and all cities in between includ­ing San Simeon can save money by buying a CCAT pass. The passes cost $7.50 and allow for $36 worth of rides. They are sold at the ASI Ticket

Office in front of the Rec Center. The free and reduced fares offered

to students, faculty and staff members are subsidized by Cal Poly from rev­enue received from campus parking citations.

This summer, children will be able to buy a "kid bus pass," offering 15 weeks of service for $15.

All employees registered in Cal Poly's RideShare Registry program who ride one of the buses during Try Transit week will receive additional "bonus credit" applied to their Cam­pus Express card.

For more information on Try Tran­sit week or the RideS hare Registry program, call Commuter Services at ext. 6680.

Status of women topic of ftay 15 panel "What Issues are Being Addressed

by the SLO County Commission on Women?" is the title of a presentation set from 12:10 to I pm Monday, May 15, in the Staff Dining Room.

Representatives from the commission's three different commit­tees will present the last spring quar­ter Women's Studies Lunch-Time Seminar.

Camay Arad, a local business owner and co-chair of the Committee on Women and Family Law; Susan Bailey Kadin, a marriage, family and child counselor and co-chair of the Women's Leadership Committee; and Carolyn Kelso, a consultant and teacher-supervisor in Cal Poly's Edu­cational Administration program and chair of the Gender Equity Commit­tee, will examine:

9 Legal issues affecting women at different transitions in their lives.

9 Differences between women's legal rights and women's legal realities.

9 Strengths women bring to leader­ship.

9 Obstacles that stop women from exercising leadership.

9 Gender equity in the classroom. 9 Efforts being made to address

the issues of women and family law, women and leadership, and gender equity in the classroom.

For more information, call the Women's Studies Program office at ext. 1525.

Appointment Martin Kaliski has been appointed

to a three-year term as chair of the Electrical Engineering Department beginning September. Kaliski came to Cal Poly in 1986.

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loob makes short list for Iowa university post

Vice President for Academic Affairs Robert Koob is one of six finalists be­ing considered for the presidency of the University of Northern Iowa, his alma mater.

Koob was nominated as a candi­date for the position. Other finalists include the president of Westfield State College in Massachusetts and vice presidents from the University of North Texas, the University of South Carolina, the University of North Da­kota and the University of Texas at Dallas.

The six finalists were selected from a pool of 58 applicants and nominees.

Steinmann, &8 Valerie Steinmann, who retired

from Cal Poly in 1990, died Saturday, April29, at her home in San Luis Obispo.

Steinmann joined the Accounting Department (now Fiscal Services) in 1968 and was promoted to adminis­trator in 1984.

Born, raised and educated in Chi­cago, she moved to San Luis Obispo in 1961.

She is survived by a son and grandson.

Use department name for on-campus addresses

The Mail Center would like to re­mind campus employees to please put the department name - not building and room numbers - on all items mailed on campus. The mail is sorted by department, and delivery could be delayed if envelopes and packages are not properly addressed.

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Cal Poly Symphonic Band plans ltay 13 concert

Traditional and contemporary wind-band music will highlight the Spring Band Concert at 8 pm Satur­day, May 13, in Chumash Auditorium.

The Cal Poly Symphonic Band will be joined by soprano soloist and guest artist Kathleen Barata in per­forming Bernard Gilmore's "Five Folksongs for Soprano and Band."

Under the baton of music professor William Johnson, the band will also play "Olympica" by Jan Vander Roost, "Irish Tune from County Derry" by Percy Grainger, "Hymn Variants" by Alfred Reed, and "Sym­phonic Poem for Band, Gloriosa" by Yasuhide Ito.

Barata, well-known to Central Coast audiences, has appeared with the Cuesta Master Chorale and the Mozart Festival Chorus. She has taught privately and at Cal Poly.

Tickets for the concert are $5 for students and senior citizens and $7.50 for the public. Tickets can be bought at the ASI Ticket Office in front of the Recreation Center, Theatre Ticket Office, and from members of the band.

To order tickets by phone, call ext. 5806 between 8 am and 5 pm Monday through Friday. Tickets ordered by phone can be picked up just before the performance in the UU lobby.

The Spring Band Concert is spon­sored by the College of Liberal Arts and Music Department. For more in­formation, call ext. 2607.

English students to read poetry, fiction

A group of seven English students, all winners in the university's recent Creative Writing Contest, will read from their poetry and fiction at 11 am Thursday, May 18, in the UU Galerie.

The program, titled "Wings, Com­bat Boots, and Pearls," is another in Cal Poly Arts' WriterSpeak series.

The writers call themselves "Works in Progress," a name that re­flects the workshop process they have

been engaged in during the last nine months.

The program is sponsored by WriterSpeak and the English Depart­ment. For more information, call English professor Kevin Clark at ext. 2506 or graduate student Barbara Morningstar at ext. 2140.

Ethics in designing focus of ltay 18 talk

Langdon Winner, a political sci­ence professor from Rensselaer Poly­technic Institute, will talk about the ethical dilemmas facing today's de­sign professionals at II am Thursday, May 18, in UU 220.

"Toward an Ethic for Design: Technological Choices in a Global Economy" is the next program in the College of Liberal Arts' Forum on Ethics, Technology and the Profes­sions series.

Winner will examine how attempts to create socially responsible design are thwarted by today's rapidly changing marketplace. He will also look at how the designers of the mate­rial world confront the barriers to an ethical approach to their work.

A member of Rensselaer's Science and Technology Studies Department, Winner is the author of "Autonomous Technology" and "The Whale and the Reactor."

For more information, call the Phi­losophy Department at ext. 2041.

Retired Faculty-Staff Club to hold luncheon meeting

The Cal Poly Retired Faculty and Staff Club invites newcomers and members to its May luncheon meeting at 11:45 am Wednesday, May 24, at the San Luis Obispo Elks Lodge.

Stand-up comedian Bob Bostrom, former head of Housing (now Resi­dential Life and Activities), will pro­vide the entertainment.

For reservations to the lunch, which costs $8, call 543-790 I or 544­0855 by Thursday, May 18.

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Award-winning writer to read ltay 19

Celebrated Los Angeles poet and fiction writer Amy Gerstler will read from her work in the next Writer­Speak program at 7 pm Friday, May 19, in San Luis Lounge.

Author of nine books, Gerstler's eighth, "Bitter Angel," won the na­tional Book Critic's Circle Award for Poetry in 1991. Her most recent vol­ume of poetry, "Nerve Storm," has been a critical success.

She has taught English and cre­ative writing at Otis Art Institute in Los Angeles, at the Art Center Col­lege of Design in Pasadena, and through UCLA Extension.

For more information, call Kevin Clark in the English Department at ext. 2506.

'Physicists' to examine technology, morality

"The Physicists," a brain-tingling tragicomedy on the effects of technol­ogy, will be staged by the Theatre and Dance Department Wednesday through Saturday, May 17-20, in the Theatre.

The 1960s black comedy by Swiss playwright Friedrich Duerrenmatt asks whether there is a point beyond which scientific investigation ought not to go.

The play will be staged at 7:30pm all four nights, with a second perfor­mance at 10 pm Friday, May 19.

Theatergoers should note curtain time because "The Physicists" will be staged arena-style surrounding the ac­tion, and latecomers won't be seated until intermission.

The plot revolves around three atomic scientists in a mental institu­tion run by an aristocratic, spinster psychiatrist.

Tickets are $6.50 for the public and $5.50 for students and seniors. For reservations call the Anytime ArtsLine at ext. 1421, or buy your tickets at the Theatre Ticket Office between 10 am and 4 pm Monday through Friday.

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llew signs to be installed on campus

Later this month, some new signs will be installed that will give the campus a new look and help clarify the locations of some buildings and landmarks.

CAS Sign Systems Co. will be in­stalling street "post-style" signs at all major intersections and a limited number of directional signs to help visitors locate certain often-visited places.

The old brown wooden parking lot designation signs will be replaced with larger, more-easily identifiable signs. The signs will identify general and staff parking zones and, with the use of icons, will help drivers find specialized parking spaces such as sponsored guest, metered, and motor­cycle zones. The hours that lighting is provided for specific parking lots will also be posted.

The signage upgrade is being pro­vided by the CSU systemwide park­ing program, funded through the sales of parking permits on each of the CSU campuses.

flaas to teach course in instructor effectiveness

Don Maas of the University Center for Teacher Education will once again be teaching the course Maintaining Instructor Effectiveness: Techniques and Strategies for More Effective Teaching.

The seminar, open to faculty and staff members, will be offered on Tuesdays from 4 to 7 pm during fall quarter in Room 204 in the Education Building. The first class will be Tues­day, Sept. 19.

The course will emphasize the practical applications of research to college teaching. Topics to be covered include: ~ What elements an instructor must consider to make instruction effective. ~ Which elements to include. ~ How to be sure students are learn­ing - before the final.

~ Ways to motivate students to learn. ~ How to get students to remember material taught.

Enrollment will be limited to 20. The seminar is offered for free, but participants need to bring cash or a check for $6.45, payable to El Corral, to the first class meeting to buy the class's accompanying booklet.

To sign up for the course, call ext. 2053. Those interested in taking the course but unable to attend the semi­nar fall quarter should also call 2053. For information on the course, call Maas at ext. 2587.

Solicitation of vacation, sick leave

Employees are asked to donate sick leave or vacation credits on be­half of Diane Kaul, senior secretary in Human Resources.

Kaul will be on a three-month leave from work because of a medical disability.

Donations of either sick leave or vacation credits will help her remain in pay status during her absence. Anyone interested in donating credit should contact Glenna Kovach in Hu­man Resources at ext. 2469 for the Catastrophic Leave Donation Form.

Eligible state employees may do­nate up to 16 hours total of sick leave and vacation credit per fiscal year in increments of one hour or more.

Sexual harassment training for managers

Sexual harassment training for managers has been scheduled from 10 am to 1 pm Tuesday, May 16, in Chumash Auditorium 207.

Teresa Butler of the law firm Littler, Mendelson, Fastiff, Tichy & Mathiason will be the presenter. The firm is to be the largest management employment labor relations law firm in the United States.

For more information, call Affir­mative Action at ext. 2062.

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l~l PARKING

Disabled parking pennits to change in '95-'96

Beginning the first day of summer quarter (Monday, June 19) individuals who park in disabled spaces will need to display the state-issued disabled plate or placard as well as a Cal Poly parking permit.

Application forms to order the plate or placard from the Department of Motor Vehicles can be picked up from Public Safety Services, the Dis­abled Student Services office in UU 202, University Cashier in Adm. 131­E, and Grand Avenue Information Booth.

Completed application forms can be returned to the DMV by mail or in person.

No other disability verification will be required to use disabled parking spaces.

Instructional materials for grades 4-8 on display

Instructional materials being con­sidered for state adoption in the areas of history and social science for grades 4 through 8 are on display in the Learning Resources and Curricu­lum Center at the Kennedy Library through Friday, July 14.

Teachers, administrators and the public are invited to review and com­ment on the materials, under consider­ation by the State Board of Education.

Seven publishers have submitted learning materials to the state board, which evaluates the resources for their alignment with established guidelines.

Educational health materials to be adopted in October are also on display.

For more information and library hours, call Mary Louise Brady at ext. 2273.

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Dateline Admission Charged - $ SATURDAY, MAY 13

Music: The Cal Poly Symphonic Band will give its Spring Band Concert. Chumash, 8 pm. ($)

MONDAY, MAY 15 Benefits Fair: Representatives fcom

insurance carriers and other program or­ganizations will be on hand. UU 220, 9 am. Insurance open enrollment period continues through May 31.

Panel: Members from the SLO County Commission on the Status of Women will discuss "What Issues are Be­ing Addressed by the SLO County Com­mission on the Status of Women?" Staff Dining Room, 12:10 pm.

Workshop: Sexual Assault workshop sponsored by the Student Health Network as part of Take Back the Night. For de­tails on other events, call ext. 2600. UU 220,3 pm.

WriterSpeak: Jose Antonio Villareal will read from his work. Science E-27, 7 pm.

TUESDAY, MAY 16 Speaker: Jean DeCosta (Employee

Assistance Program) will talk on "Couples and Communication: An Intri­cate Tapestry," as part of the Employee Assistance Learn-at-Lunch series. Staff Dining Room, noon.

Demonstration: Model Mugging techniques will be shown as part of Take Back the Night. UU 204, 2 pm.

Music: Tenor Christopher Cock will perform "Die Schoene Muellerin." Mt. Carmel Lutheran Church, SLO, 8 pm. ($)

WEDNESDAY, MAY 17 Resource Fair: Campus and commu­

nity groups that focus on the needs of women. UU 220, l :30 pm.

Fun Run-Walk: A 5-K Fun Run-Walk on campus. Begin at Rec Center, 6 pm. ($)

Play: "The Physicists" to run Wednes­day through Saturday, May 17-20, The­atre, 7:30pm all nights plus 10 pm on Fri­day. ($)

THURSDAY, MAY 18 Reading: "Wings, Combat Boots, and

Pearls," a poetry and fiction reading by seven English students. UU Galerie, II am.

Speaker: Langdon Winner (Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute) will discuss "Toward an Ethic for Design: Technological Choices in a Global Economy." UU 220, 11 am.

Seminar: Building a Collaborative Work Culture, sponsored by the Em­ployee Assistance Program. Reservations required. Health Center 140, l: 30 pm.

Speaker-Film: Maggie Hadleigh-West

will speak and show her documentary "War Zone: Abuse of Women in the Streets of America." Chumash, 6:30 pm. A rally and march through campus will take place after the talk, and music by Liquid Sunshine will be provided in Chumash after the march.

FRIDAY, MAY 19 WriterSpeak: Amy Gerstler (poet,

fiction writer) will read from her work. San Luis Lounge, 7 pm.

SATURDAY, MAY 20 Fun Run-Walk: "Muirathon," benefit

5-K fun run-walk. Begins behind Muir Residence Hall, Klamath Road. Registra­tion begins at 8 am, race starts at l 0. For details, call ext. 6134. ($)

CPR schedule The Cal Poly Report is published on

Fridays (except quarter breaks) by the Communications office.

News items must be submitted to Jo Ann Lloyd, Heron Hall, by I pm on Fri­day for the next week's issue. Letters for the Campus Forum section must be re­ceived by l pm Monday for the same week's issue.

Please send typewritten, double­spaced paper copies if time allows. Last­minute submittals can be faxed to ext. 6533 ore-mailed to du539@oasis.

Articles submitted will be edited for clarity, brevity and journalistic style.

Position vacancies More information and applications

for the following staff positions are available from the appropriate human resources office. Faxed applications and resumes will not be accepted in lieu of official application.

STATE (Adm. 110, ext. 2236 or job line at ext. 1533). Official application forms must be received by 4 pm of the closing date or be postmarked by the closing date.

CLOSING DATE: May 26 Department Secretary I, Industrial &

Manufacturing Engineering (Unit 7). $/466.25-$/732.50/mo., .75 time, temp. to 6/30196 w!annual renewal contingent uponfunding; internal recruitment, only on-campus applicants may apply.

Power Keyboard Operator, Me­chanical Engineering (Unit 7), $1877­$222//mo., temp. to Jan./, /996; possible renewal contingent upon funding.

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FACULTY (Adm. 312, ext. 2844)

Candidates interested in positions on the faculty are invited to contact the appropriate dean or department head/ chair. Ranks and salaries for faculty positions are commensurate with quali­fications and experience (and time base where applicable), unless otherwise stated.

CLOSING DATE: June 6, 1995 Lecturer Pool, Chemistry (part-time).

Possible teaching assignments during the 1995-96 academic year. Duties include teaching undergraduate chemistry lectures and laboratories. Prefer Ph.D., minimum of B.S. , in chemistry, biochemistry, or chemical engineering. Professional teach­ing experience desired. (Contact: 805/ 756-2693)

CLOSING DATE: May 26, 1995 Lecturer Pool, Architectural Engi­

neering (part-time). Possible assignments during 1995-96 to teach engineering courses related to all disciplines associ­ated with building construction. B.S. de­gree required; master's preferred. Archi­tectural engineering or structural engi­neering experience in a related area pre­ferred. Teaching experience preferred. (Contact: 8051756-1314)

CLOSING DATE: June 9, 1995 Lecturers, Architectural Engineering

(full-time). Available for the 1995-96 academic year to teach undergraduate courses in structural analysis and struc­tural design of buildings. Qualifications are architectural engineer with doctorate (structural) or exceptionally qualified ap­plicants with master's (structural) and professional experience in structural engi­neering. (Contact: 8051756-1314)

CLOSING DATE: August 18 Lecturer Pool, Electrical Engineering .

(part-time). Possible position(s) as deter­mined by need during 1995-96. Mini­mum requirements: B.S. (lab courses) or M.S. (lecture courses) in electronic, elec­trical, or computer engineering (Ph.D. preferred) and applicable industrial expe­rience. (Contact: 8051756-2781)

CLOSING DATE: May 26, 1995 Lecturer Pool, City and Regional

Planning (part-time). Possible assign­ments during 1995-96. Degree in city and regional planning or related field (ex­ample: planning law) required. Teaching or professional experience required. APA­AICP membership desirable. (Contact: 8051756-1315)